# covers

/ˈkəvɝz/ (US) · /kˈʌvəz/ (UK)

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/covers
Updated: 2026-06-19

## Senses

### 1. bedding

noun · CEFR A2

the blankets, sheets, and other warm layers you use on a bed.

For teachers: the collective bedding materials, such as sheets and blankets, used for warmth and protection while sleeping.

- It was so cold last night that I had to pull the covers up to my chin.
- The child huddled under the covers, seeking comfort from the shadows cast by the moonlight against the bedroom wall.

Usage: Usually used in the plural when referring to bedding.

### 2. outer layers

noun · CEFR B1

the outside parts of books, magazines, or containers.

For teachers: the plural form of the protective outer layer of a publication or object.

- The book covers were all different colours to help students find the right subject.
- The collector insisted on inspecting the covers of the first editions for any signs of sun damage or shelf wear.

### 3. cricket field

noun · CEFR C2 · British English

a specific area on a cricket field where players stand to catch the ball.

For teachers: a specific fielding region on the off side of the pitch, typically between point and mid-off.

- The batsman hit the ball hard toward the covers for four runs.
- The captain moved an extra fielder into the covers to prevent the opening batsman from scoring easy boundaries through the off side.

## Examples

- It was so cold that I stayed under the covers all morning.
- She pulled the covers up to her chin and quickly fell asleep as the rain hit the window.
- The child huddled beneath the heavy wool covers, seeking refuge from the shadows that danced across the bedroom walls in the moonlight.

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